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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,323.38, 507,288.26 and 127,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,323.38, 507,288.26 and 127,977.72 is: 191,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,323.38 : 507,288.26 = 127,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,323.38/507,288.26 = 127,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,323.38x = 507,288.26 × 127,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,323.38x = 64,921,594,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921,594,897.57/338,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,892.13

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